Khaby Lame TikTok’s second most followed user worldwide

Jul 6 2021

The ‘life-hack’ debunking Khaby Lame has shot up to TikTok’s second most followed user globally. Overtaking Addison Rae, Lame went viral for entertaining videos without speaking a single word. The Italian TikToker has racked a whopping 84.2 million followers (as of writing this article), etching closer to the current first place TikToker Charli D’Amelio.

@khaby.lame

Look Sista🤦🏿‍♂️ Don’t be nervous, it’s simple🙋🏿‍♂️Guarda Sorella,non essere nervosa,è così semplice. #learnfromkhaby #learnwithtiktok

♬ suono originale – Khabane lame

Dancer D’Amelio was the first user to reach 100 million followers, but Lame is on his way to overthrowing her. Lame’s videos embody everything we think when we see overly exaggerated life hacks. He counters ridiculous and unnecessary approaches to basic actions by showing the more simple and overall effective day-to-day approaches. His silent hand gestures have taken one of the most used social media apps by storm, and he’s still going.

@khaby.lame

Bro, I’m already at lunch 😅Bro, Sono già al pranzo 😅#tomuchtime #troppotempo #learnfromkhaby #learnwithtiktok

♬ suono originale – Khabane lame

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Thousands injected with salt water in vaccine scam in India

Jul 6 2021

A wide-ranging scam selling fake COVID-19 vaccines in India saw thousands of people falling prey to the fake jab administration. With doctors and medical workers among those arrested for their involvement, at least 12 fake vaccination drives were held in or near the financial hub Mumbai. Senior official of the Mumbai police department Vishal Thakur stated that they were using saline water and injecting it.

Around 2,500 people were jabbed with fake shots, with organisers charging their victims fees for the vaccine. A total of $28,000 was earned in total. So far, 14 people have been arrested on suspicion of cheating, attempts at culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy and several other charges. The fake vaccinations took place between late May and early June, during which India was being ravaged by a second wave of COVID-19.

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€2 million scheme to help artists announced by Ministers Clayton Bartolo and José Herrera

Jul 6 2021

A €2,000,000 scheme to aid artists and event organisers was announced by Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo and Culture Minister José Herrera. The arts and culture sector has been one of the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many in the industry not being able to work due to restrictions closing down events and other artistic activities. Bartolo explained that the scheme will help artists by giving the same amount for the amount of event tickets sold up to a maximum of €15 on each ticket.

For every group or bubble of an audience, the Government will be giving a €1,500 grant. Should, for example, an activity have a maximum of 150 people in each bubble, the Government will give the value of €1,500 for every bubble. The scheme will apply to activities held between 19th July and 31st August.

Minister Herrera highlighted how the fund will continue to support the creative sector, with aid being given through the ‘Restart’ scheme by the Malta Arts Council. Logistically, spaces would also be offered for free for activities to be held.

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Photo Source: Clayton Bartolo FB, Jose Herrera FB

Regulation for pet groomers in the works

Jul 6 2021

Following the recent incident of a pet dog dying after a session, pet groomers are set to be regulated by the law. Animal Rights Minister Anton Refalo stated in parliament yesterday (Monday 6th July 2021) that a draft bill was prepared by the Veterinary Surgeons Council to regulate grooming services. Replying to a parliamentary question by Opposition MP Mario Galea, Refalo stated that consultation on proposed regulations are underway with different stakeholders.

Regulation of the sector was called for by Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina last month following the case of a dog dying after a grooming session. Pet sitters and trainers are also as of yet unregulated but Refalo has not yet handed a timeline for enacting the new rules.

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